Villas, Lee County

GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA

13499 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 201, Villas, FL 33907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Dec 18, 2025
City
Villas
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24261375

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24261376

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at storage area. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24261377

Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored covered. Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 23949617

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Jul 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 23908723

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

25-05-4

Detail 23908722

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service pizza boxes container stored on floor near by wine room.

Jul 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 23885853

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. time extended

Jul 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-04-4

Detail 23885850

High Priority - From callback inspection: 35a-04-4 Observed in back of kitchen on, above and under dry storage rack and soda rack approximately 50 rodent droppings. Across hall in water heater room observed 30 droppings and multiple piles of rodent chew. Observed on and under dishwashing machine area 5 droppings. Under salad station reach-in cooler 15 droppings. Under bar equipment 5 droppings. Across from bar under shelving 20 droppings. In wine storage room, observed multiple piles of chew on and under shelves. (Admin Complaint)

31A-09-4

Detail 23885852

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with Pizza utensils near by Pizza oven. Priority: Intermediate (At callback, time extended).

14-09-4

Detail 23885851

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Priority: Basic (At callback, time extended)

Jul 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-04-4

Detail 23885278

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings found by restaurant exit door on the floor. 3 rodent droppings found top of the artichoke hearts cans at dry storage. 1 rodent dropping found top of the sliced jalapeno peppers can at dry storage. 3 rodent droppings found at next to soda box at dry storage.

31A-09-4

Detail 23885277

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with Pizza utensils near by Pizza oven.

14-09-4

Detail 23885276

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

Jul 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23851859

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Operator fixed dishmachine at time of inspection; Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23851860

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle stored with black peppers container at pizza station. Operator removed the chemical bottle. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23851857

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with pizza tools near by pizza oven. Operator removed pizza tools to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23851858

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

25-05-4

Detail 23851855

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered at soda station. Operator covered coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23851856

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 23392203

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with pizza utensils. Operator removed pizza utensils. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23392201

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near by prep area. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23392199

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23392200

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23392197

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area by kitchen entrance.

40-06-5

Detail 23392204

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on clean wiping cloth near by pizza oven. Operator removed the cell phone. Employee cell phone stored on prep station at kitchen. Operator removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23392198

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at prep area.

13-04-4

Detail 23392202

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in pizza preparation.

25-05-4

Detail 23392205

Basic - Single-service pizza boxes stored on floor. Operator removed pizza boxes to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22995284

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. First Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance; chopped tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in reach in cooler for two hours. Operator removed and placed items at another reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22995278

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution bucket stored next to clean silverware and napkins at bar. Operator removed sanitizing solution bucket to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22995280

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with mold-like substance at bar.

31B-03-4

Detail 22995282

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22995277

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at liquor storage. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22995281

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled with accumulated rust at dish machine area .

24-05-4

Detail 22995283

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted or protected next to ice machine. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22995279

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serving pizza boxes stored on floor. Operator removed pizza boxes to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Feb 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-49-4

Detail 22636402

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher has 00ppm chlorine sanitation at kitchen . Operator started using dishwasher at bar area for sanitizing dirty dishes. Service for dishwasher machine arrived and fixed it at time of inspection. (Chlorine 100ppm)Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 22636407

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server dropped dirty dishes returned service area to serve public. Discussed operator proper handwashing, server washed his hands and returned work. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22636404

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil inside of handwashing sink at bar area. Operator removed it correct storage. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22636405

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank not secured at exit door. Operator removed it correct storage. Corrected On-Site

33-12-4

Detail 22636403

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed bottom of dumpster rusted and in disrepair condition with holes.

13-04-4

Detail 22636401

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working at pizza prep are with no beard guard. Discussed with operator and employee left from establishment. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22636406

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working at pizza prep are with no hair restraints. Discussed with operator and employee left from establishment. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22636400

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Pizza boxes stored on floor front of bar area. Operator removed it to correct storage. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22569685

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine has 00ppm chlorine. Operator called service and they fixed the machine at time of inspection. Dis machine sanitation 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22569686

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator signed agreements with employees at time of Inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22569688

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign two hand sink at kitchen. Operator replaced signs. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22569684

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor front of bar area. Operator removed the boxes to storage. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22569687

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza prep area reach-in cooler has standing water in bottom.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 22340368

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22340372

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22340375

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce 110F hot hold. Operato discarded sauce. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22340363

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at pizza oven blocked by pizza paddles. Educated operator on having hand wash sink unblocked. Operator moved paddles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22340366

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 22340370

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices underneath water heater. Operator discarded control devices. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22340373

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site

28-02-4

Detail 22340365

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping near sprinkler system in walk in cooler above food. Operator moved food and has work order to fix. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 22340364

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22340369

Basic - Floor area in walk in cooler covered with standing water.

36-73-4

Detail 22340367

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in utility water heater room.

25-05-4

Detail 22340374

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22340371

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and spices. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 21521237

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 # 10 can sliced jalapeños peppers and 2 -#10 cans of artichoke hearts severely dented on the rim

31A-09-4

Detail 21521244

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink had linen bags sitting in front of it making it not accessible.

53B-14-5

Detail 21521242

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 21521239

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed 3 CO2 tanks in storage area not secure

36-34-5

Detail 21521241

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in food prep area

24-07-4

Detail 21521240

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Silverware observed in front of pizza station not inverted.

12B-13-4

Detail 21521238

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Bottled water in reach in cooler with customer food. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 21521243

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean on prep table in kitchen

Sep 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-05-6

Detail 21181724

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 5 employees on duty during time of inspection. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: Time Extended

Jul 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 21176969

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 52F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded. Observed Ricotta cheese 48F cold hold, ham 48F cold hold, roasted peppers 48F cold hold in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21176961

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean glasses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21176964

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled cloths stored in hand wash sink at pizza station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21176970

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 5 employees on duty during time of inspection. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21176967

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21176960

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap women's accessible bathroom hand wash sink. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21176965

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21176962

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21176959

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored in walk in cooler. Observed placed employee beverage in employee storage container. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21176958

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's accessible bathroom toilet not flushing. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21176968

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service pizza boxes stored on floor. Operator picked up pizza boxes off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21176966

Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Coffee filters. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21176963

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bins. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 20831666

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of black olives.

03A-02-5

Detail 20831669

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 47°F cold holding, cut lettuce 50°F cold holding for 1 hour per operator. Operator placed tomatoes in ice and placed cut lettuce in walk in cooler.

51-11-4

Detail 20831667

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-32-5

Detail 20831670

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over dish washing area.

40-06-5

Detail 20831668

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse over paper towels at hand wash station across from dish machine. Operator removed purse. Corrected On-Site